Columbine Commons project in Windsor officially started

Officials broke ground Tuesday on a planned $11 million assisted living facility in Windsor.

The Columbine Commons project will be at the corner of Main Street and 15th Street just west of Windsor Medical Center. Drahota, out of Fort Collins, will build it.

The 62,400-square-foot health care development by Columbine Health Systems includes a 30-bed, one-story skilled nursing wing combined with a 60-room, two-story assisted living wing, according to a news release. It is expected to be completed by December 2013.

“I purchased the property about 10 years ago anticipating serving the residents of Windsor and Weld County,” said Bob Wilson, owner and CEO of Columbine Health Systems in the news release. “I am glad that we are finally building Columbine Commons and bringing another needed facility to the area.”